Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Applications of graphics in the Spatial Sciences. Application of CAD software packages to representation of spatial data in two and three dimensions. CAD coordinate systems, element placement and manipulation, editing, reference files, precision drafting. Graphic calculator applications and programming. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit student's will have developed a thorough understanding of the application of CAD mapping and to be familiar with the use of a spatial science industry CAD package. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Addison N., (1996), Microstation 2D by Examples, Pen and Brush, Melbourne, Australia. Coen - Brown K., (1999), Understanding Microstation 95/SE: A Basic Guide to Microstation, Upper Saddle River, N.J, United States of America Prentice Hall. Department ofSpatial Sciences., (2002), Computer Aided Mapping 182, Department of Spatial Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Curtin University of Technology. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 80%. Tutorials 10%. Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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